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J.J. Taylor

RB

J.J. Taylor plays RB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2024 with HOU, capping a 5-season NFL career. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 200 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

5'6", 185#

College

Arizona

Draft

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Seasons

2020–2024

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
29.1

7th percentile among RBs · limited sample

5 games · 23 touches

Volume×0.1-0.64
Receiving×0.14-1.41
Total EPA×0.24-0.73
Conversion×0.1-0.24
Ball security×0.06-2.53
Yards/carry×0.12-1.28
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.76

2021 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed25▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst40▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility74▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size1▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency16▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry9▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion34▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving4▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security4▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume39▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency4▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2024HOU47.83442
2022NE381918
2021NE29.1537248
2020NE54.6611014

Career profile

J.J. Taylor has appeared in 15 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: NE (2020–2022), HOU (2024).

He has rushed for 200 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 8 passes for 20 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2020 with NE: 110 yards and 0 touchdowns in 6 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2NYJ3 rush yds, 0 TD41.2
Week 3NO2 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD40.7
Week 4TB1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD21.8
Week 7NYJ21 rush yds, 2 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD53.8
Week 10CLE11 rush yds, 0 TD35.5

J.J. Taylor — common questions

What position does J.J. Taylor play?
J.J. Taylor is listed as an RB.
Which teams has J.J. Taylor played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), J.J. Taylor has played for NE (2020–2022), HOU (2024).
Where did J.J. Taylor go to college?
J.J. Taylor played college football at Arizona.
How many touchdowns has J.J. Taylor scored?
J.J. Taylor has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 rushing).
What is J.J. Taylor's ScoutIndex Rating?
J.J. Taylor rated 47.8 for 2024, the 43rd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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